Chapter Reading: 2 Timothy 3 | Verse of the Day: 2 Timothy 3:12
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RSSFaithfulness isn’t always rewarded with applause. Sometimes it ends in rejection. Or loneliness. Or in Bunyan’s case—prison.
And for Faithful, it ended in martyrdom.
“Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” — 2 Timothy 3:12
In The Pilgrim’s Progress, Christian’s companion Faithful is executed in Vanity Fair for speaking truth. The crowd mocks. The judges lie. And the world rejoices.
But heaven doesn’t forget.
2 Timothy 3 warns us: the cost of following Christ isn’t optional—it’s inevitable. But so is the reward.
Faithful’s death isn’t a defeat—it’s a declaration. That no matter what the world takes from you, it can’t take your citizenship in the Celestial City.
Application
- When have you felt excluded or mocked for following Jesus?
- Pray for believers around the world facing persecution today.
- Ask for courage—not comfort—as you live out your faith.
Faithful’s death is a call to courage. For more on standing for truth in a compromised world, visit ShoeLeatherGospel.com.
Closing Prayer
Lord, help me be Faithful—even when the crowd cheers against You.
The world may cancel you. Heaven never will.
